Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Open to first-time travelers
• No call requirement
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holidays required
• Float to Medical/Surgical (MedSurg), ICU, and ED Waiting areas as needed
• Patient ratios typically 1:6, may flex higher; support staff available in rare occasions
• Must have Michigan RN License
• BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Strong post-surgical competencies required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years MedSurg or PCU experience
• No prior travel experience required

Skills Required

• Telemetry (remote monitoring)
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin administration
• Insulin administration
• PCA management
• Surgical drains care
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nasal cannula and oxygen face masks
• Non-invasive airway management
• Oral suctioning
• Portable oxygen tank management
• Tracheostomy management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care and Wound Vac

Certifications Required

• Michigan RN License
• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, Bluecloud; must be updated annually)
• ACLS (AHA) - required for ED and Rapid Response Team (RRT) if applicable
• PALS (AHA) - required if working in Pediatrics or ED
• NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center) - required if working in Pediatrics
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ED
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine
• Proof of Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or facility declination required
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; proof or exemption must be submitted promptly
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for applicable roles
• Background check including criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender, statewide searches, education verification, and motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically for RN MedSurg)
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• I-9 and E-Verify documentation required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Vaccine exemption forms required if applicable (medical or confidential vaccine exemption)
• Dosimetry History Request Form required for Radiology specialties (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be comfortable with patient ratios and floating to other units as needed
• Support staff available to assist in rare high-ratio situations
• Strong post-surgical nursing skills are essential

This position offers a comprehensive travel nursing opportunity in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on MedSurg nursing and flexibility to float to ICU and ED units.